World Heritage place in sri lanka

• Cultural

1.  Ancient City of Polonnaruwa (1982)
2.  Ancient City of Sigiriya (1982)
3.  Golden Temple of Dambulla (1991)
4.  Old Town of Galle and its Fortifications (1988)
5.  Sacred City of Anuradhapura (1982)
6.  Sacred City of Kandy (1988)

•  Natural

1. Central Highlands of Sri Lanka (2010)
2. Sinharaja Forest Reserve (1988)

Rubber and Rubber Based Products

Sri Lanka pioneered Asian Rubber industry in 1876 with planting of rubber trees in Henerathgoda Botanical Gardens- Colombo. At present the country ranks among the world's top ten largest producers and 7th largest exporter in natural rubber. Sri Lanka Rubber Industry consists of two closely independent sectors; the rubber plantation industry which producers raw rubber and high value new product innovations in finished rubber goods. Presently, Sri Lanka produces about 153,000 metric tons of natural rubber annually.


Sri Lanka pride itself in manufacturing a number of value added rubber products by processing raw rubber. These range from Rubber Products made in Sri Lanka are internationally acclaimed and accepted for quality and durability. Sri Lanka's industrial solid tyres are not only recognized as the best product in the world but also industry prides itself as the market leader of the global market.
   

Glove manufacturing & exporting industry of Sri Lanka, is placed as one of the top manufactures of the world also contribute more than 5 % of global demand.  extrusion products like rubber bands, beadings, latex products such as medical, surgical and household gloves, and industrial products like hoses, auto parts, industrial components, tyres, tubes, automotive and aviation tyres and general rubber products like floor mats, carpets, sports goods, footwear, hot water bottles and related components. The country now has a premium quality natural rubber type known as Lanakprene which is an odour free to a certain extend light coloured, clean, rubber which is ideally suited for medical equipment and up market, value added products .Against stiff competition the rubber industry caters to a significant market share and has established a reputation for quality and reliability. In 2011 rubber finished products industry earned an export income of US$ 884 Mn, a 59 % growth over the previous year.

The Rubber Industry provides employment to a vast number of people mainly in rural estates. Together the activities of tapping, manufacturing, industries of semi finished, semi processed rubber products. Value added products and those involved in trading provide employment to over 300,000 persons.

Major markets for Manufactured Rubber products are USA, Germany, Italy, Belgium, & UK. Semi processed rubber destinations are dominated by Malaysia, India, Pakistan, Germany and USA. 
  Related Institutions/ Associations

•     Sri Lanka Association of Manufactures & Exporters of Rubber Products ( SLAMERP)

•     Sri Lanka Society of Rubber Industry (SRI)

•     Association of Small and Medium Rubber Product Manufactures

•     The Colombo Rubber Traders' Association (CRTA)

•     Planters' Association

•     Rubber Research Institute

•     Rubber Development Department

•     Industrial Technology Institute

•     Industrial Development Board

•     Sri Lanka Export Development Board

Coconut & Coconut Based Products

Introduction

Coconut is one of the major plantation crops in Sri Lanka which accounts for approximately 12% of all agricultural produce in Sri Lanka. Total land area under cultivation is 395,000 hectares and about 2,500 million nuts are producing per year.
  

Sri Lanka is very popular in world market for Desiccated Coconut (DC) and Brown fiber. Distinguish white colour and characteristic taste of the DC ranked Sri Lanka at No. 04 position of world export of all kernel products. Sri Lanka is in No. 01 position of world exports of Brown fiber. The technique called drum system used to extract fiber resulting long pure fiber which are more suitable for brush industry.
Coconut Development Authority, Coconut Cultivation Board and Coconut Research Institute are three major Government Institutions that are responsible for product & quality improvement, supply development and research respectively.

To ensure the quality of DC exports, the certificate issued by the Coconut Development Authority should accompanied with each and every shipment.

Product Range

• Desiccated Coconut

Desiccated coconut, made out of coconut kernel, is used in the confectionery industry. There are 60 mills in Sri Lanka and the approximate total production per annum is 75,000 metric tons.

All mills have  quality control laboratories and closely monitored by the Government Authorities.

Product Description
- Colour - Natural White
- Moisture - Maximum 3% on dry basis
- Fat Content - Minimum 65% on dry basis

Major Markets
USA, European Union, Turkey, Egypt and UAE

• Coconut Cream and Milk

100% pure concentrate of coconut kernel without artificial flavours or preservatives is used in preparation of curries and desserts.
Available in canned and packet form.

Major Markets
UK, Middle East, Netherlands, Australia, France and Germany.

• Coconut Water

This is used as a natural energy and health drink. It contain Glucose as a main ingredient and Minerals ( Potassium, Calcium, Magnesium, Prosperous) as trace elements.

Fiber Products

• Coir Twine

Made out of bristle fiber (long fiber) or bristle fiber mixed with omatt fiber (short fiber) according to buyer specifications. Major uses are in agriculture, horticulture and aquaculture.

Major Markets
USA, UK, France, South Korea and Japan.

• Door Mats (Hand made/Machine made)

Door mats are made out of coir twine or yarn or coir fibre mixed with jute yarn.

Major Markets
European Union and Bulgaria.

• Door Mats (Coir with steel springs)

Door mats are made out of coir fibre using steel springs, especially suitable for winter.
 

• Geotextiles

Coconut fiber geotextiles, used for soil stabilization, landscaping and erosion control as environmental-friendly material.

Major Markets
South Korea, Japan, Netherlands, USA and Germany.

 

• Rubberized Coir Products for Horticultural and Agricultural Industry

Inner layers of flower pots, basket liners, support poles for creepers and rubberized coir geotextiles are manufactured by spraying coir fiber with compounded latex.

Rubberized pots are used in nurseries as nursery pots. 

Major Markets
Korea, Japan, Netherlands and Germany.

 

• Rubberized Coir Mattresses

Mixture of coir fiber and latex are steam heated, pressed and vulcanized to produce mattresses. These mattresses are used in physiological therapy for various kinds of bone diseases. 

Major Markets
Germany and Japan.

• Coco Peat Products

In the process of extracting fiber from the coconut husk, the residue, which consists mainly of a powdery mixture, is known as coco peat and is used as a substitute for peat moss in Europe.

Exported in briquettes, blocks, disks or grow bags.

Major Markets
Germany, Netherlands and UK.


Coconut Shell Products

• Charcoal Briquettes

This product, made out of coconut shell, is especially processed for outdoor and indoor barbeques as well as for domestic heating.

Major Markets
Middle East

Activated Carbon
The raw material used for the manufacture of activated carbon is coconut shell charcoal. Coconut shell charcoal, unlike wood and coal, is not chemically activated and is therefore ideally suited for use in food processing and the manufacture of medicines. These can be used in various industries for purification.

Major Markets
USA, South Africa, UK, Japan and Canada.